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[Q] I9000m Running GINGERBREAD???

Hi, the Gingerbread fever has started and everyone's bragging about it. I am on a i9000m and as some of you may have discovered this model is kind of cranky and does not flash everything like the i9000.
So could someone tell me if they have flashed their i9000m with a JVK successfully?
And if yes, have you tried reverting to stock?
Thanks!

And if you say yes...what steps did you follow to get to GB?

to get to froyo I meant...

I dont see a problem here, I have a i9000m and mine is not cranky. If my partitions get messed or something gowes wrong I usually just flash EZBASE on mine following his instructions, then I flash the JL2 found on Samfirmware without repartition checked to get back to original state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792

I tried JVK but I seem to have lost the WCDMA 850 or WCDMA 1900 which ever one is GSM. I used odin and UGjl2 and put it in PDA and reflashed back to Froyo until I can get just the jl2 modem or the BMC CSC files. Don't know exactly which one I need to reenable the GSM.
Gingebread is awesome and for some reason the tv screen off animation is a must have.

I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.

Thanks Guys...So, when I flash GB with its bootloaders and then when I try to flash back to Froyo (Usually do it with JPC and then JL2) the bootloaders shouldn't be a problem???

Mauro87 said:
I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.
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I forgot exactly what the menus say but,
can you go to "wireless and network" then mobile networks. Then there is a a place for settings that let's you pick gsm/wcdma or GSM or Wcdma.
Select GSM only and see if your phone goes to No Service.
Thanks

Yeah it goes to no service in GSM only mode, no calls or data.

Videonut said:
I tried JVK but I seem to have lost the WCDMA 850 or WCDMA 1900 which ever one is GSM. I used odin and UGjl2 and put it in PDA and reflashed back to Froyo until I can get just the jl2 modem or the BMC CSC files. Don't know exactly which one I need to reenable the GSM.
Gingebread is awesome and for some reason the tv screen off animation is a must have.
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Try this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787472

droilfade said:
Thanks Guys...So, when I flash GB with its bootloaders and then when I try to flash back to Froyo (Usually do it with JPC and then JL2) the bootloaders shouldn't be a problem???
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I would be nervous about changing the boot loader from UGJL2. This is where the I9000M internal SD corruption fixes were done from the reading I have done.

jim5055 said:
I would be nervous about changing the boot loader from UGJL2. This is where the I9000M internal SD corruption fixes were done from the reading I have done.
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Then how do you install GB. I don't think installing without bootloaders is good too!!! I was thinking if I flash to GB and to get back to froyo if I use a three file ROM like JPC.... I will be fine, no?

Mauro87 said:
I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.
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Have you tried reverting to stock froyo???

I reverted to stock Froyo then used odin and only installed the PDA file.
CF-Root and JVK screenoff/batt.
Looks like I have both wcdma 850 and wcdma 1900 now.

Videonut said:
I reverted to stock Froyo then used odin and only installed the PDA file.
CF-Root and JVK screenoff/batt.
Looks like I have both wcdma 850 and wcdma 1900 now.
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So you are using jvk with the jl2 modem? Any incompatibility issues you've noticed so far? Thanks!
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JJustin said:
So you are using jvk with the jl2 modem? Any incompatibility issues you've noticed so far? Thanks!
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That's correct. So far no problems. The only strange thing was after the flash when rebooting it stopped at the recovery screen showing an error finding CSC information, can't remember exactly. I just selected reboot and all was good. I now have a KOR product code. If I was to flash again I think i'd flash the CSC file too.
I'd like to know if anyone has flashed all 3 files and has both wcdma 850/1900 working.

I flashed JVK the other day and so far so good. I first tried to install JVK without bootloaders but the phone would not boot after, just hung at the first Samsung screen. I flashed the bootloaders version (hesitantly since I am now on my 3rd phone), and it worked fine. Obviously I lost my 850mhz band, but got it back after flashing the JL2 modem. Knock on wood, but things are working great. I have since flashed a couple different kernel's. Used Clockwork Mod to get the CRT TV Off hack working.
I occassionaly run into a force close, but I found the same on the different versions of Froyo I have been running.
In case you are wondering. I flashed using Odin, no additional checkboxes were checked (no pit, no partition, no bootloader). After flashing I grabbed the kernel of choice and flashed it with same Odin settings. I did get error's moving from Speedmod to Ultimate Kernel. I ended up having to reflash the Ginger ROM to fix, then proceeded to install the Ultimate Kernel.
With respect to the bootloader issue for Bell devices. I do have concerns about flashing the new bootloaders, but am hoping that the steps taken to correct the Froyo JK4 debacle have been included in the new bootloader. Otherwise I may be in for another headache in a few weeks. I havent personally tried it, but going back to JL2 shouldnt be a problem. Might just have to check off the bootloader option in Odin to get back on the Bell JL2 bootloader, but not too sure.
Good luck.

Dawgplg said:
I flashed JVK the other day and so far so good. I first tried to install JVK without bootloaders but the phone would not boot after, just hung at the first Samsung screen. I flashed the bootloaders version (hesitantly since I am now on my 3rd phone), and it worked fine. Obviously I lost my 850mhz band, but got it back after flashing the JL2 modem. Knock on wood, but things are working great. I have since flashed a couple different kernel's. Used Clockwork Mod to get the CRT TV Off hack working.
I occassionaly run into a force close, but I found the same on the different versions of Froyo I have been running.
In case you are wondering. I flashed using Odin, no additional checkboxes were checked (no pit, no partition, no bootloader). After flashing I grabbed the kernel of choice and flashed it with same Odin settings. I did get error's moving from Speedmod to Ultimate Kernel. I ended up having to reflash the Ginger ROM to fix, then proceeded to install the Ultimate Kernel.
With respect to the bootloader issue for Bell devices. I do have concerns about flashing the new bootloaders, but am hoping that the steps taken to correct the Froyo JK4 debacle have been included in the new bootloader. Otherwise I may be in for another headache in a few weeks. I havent personally tried it, but going back to JL2 shouldnt be a problem. Might just have to check off the bootloader option in Odin to get back on the Bell JL2 bootloader, but not too sure.
Good luck.
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Maybe you could try what is stated in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997950
basicaly, you flash those modem:
Jl2 => JPD => (JQ1 was the ending there, but you should try to flash the modem from JVK)

By "tick off" you mean check it or no? Lol...
If you mean check it... I don't think its a good option. Rather why not just flash a three file ROM to get back!!
I'm running cm7 now and haven't tried going back to stock. I will give it a shot soon. The ROM is awesome but its the batt that bothers me!

Not sure if you were referring to my post but I did not tick off or check off any additional boxes when using odin. only the default boxes had a check. Repartition and Bootloaders were un-checked and I did not have to use a pit file.
In addition my modem gets 850mhz just by flashing back the JL2 modem file through Odin.
Btw, Darky RC3 ROM installed as expected. and by default ran the voodoo lagfix.
Phone is smoking fast....

[Q] random reboot after modem install?

I have been running firefly and apex. Each of them, when I flashed UCKB1 , I get reboots over and over. I just flashed the Continuum rom. Do all the modems have to start with update? Because UCKB1 says CMWmodem.UCKB1.zip. I'm just not sure what cuases the reboots, but they do come when I flash a modem.

Match modem with kernel
Firefly1428 said:
I have been running firefly and apex. Each of them, when I flashed UCKB1 , I get reboots over and over. I just flashed the Continuum rom. Do all the modems have to start with update? Because UCKB1 says CMWmodem.UCKB1.zip. I'm just not sure what cuases the reboots, but they do come when I flash a modem.
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You need to match the modem with the kernel - if you're using an I9000 kernel (like Onix in Continuum), you need to use an I9000 modem. UCKB1 is an I897 modem, not an I9000 modem.
If you try to mix them, various bad things can happen.
EDIT: No, the modem filenames don't have to start with anything specific - they can be named pretty much anything.

Thx for the reply. I guess I'm getting in trouble by using SGS tools thinking that all the modems are compatible. So anything with a I9000 in the zip?

Modem thread
Firefly1428 said:
Thx for the reply. I guess I'm getting in trouble by using SGS tools thinking that all the modems are compatible. So anything with a I9000 in the zip?
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Probably, but like I said - the filename can be named anything.
Here's a good list of modems, broken down into I9000/I897 and 2010/2011:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391
(The year part doesn't really matter for compatibility - it's so you can see when it came out)
I've been running XXJVK for the past few days to test it out (on Continuum 4 + Onix 2.0.3), but among the others, ZSJPG seemed to give me the best performance.

Jk4 is a good starting modem. It.s an I9000 modem and is compatible with most all roms/kernals. Get stable then start reading the forum posted above. It will make more sense. It works well with firefly.
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[Q] KG3 and JVR question.

I have an I9000M from Bell (Running on Telus) unlocked but not rooted.
I have had non-existent GPS since Kies updated me to KG3. I tried a couple of things but nothing helps.
For the hell of it, I flashed JVR (stock) that I got from samfirmware.com. The GPS was almost instant, showing 9 sats in about 10 seconds.
There is a Swisscom screen that appears when booting, so obviously this ROM is the Swiss version. Is there a problem with me using this Swiss stock ROM on Telus?
Can I go back to KG3 and still flsah something from JVR to get the same great GPS performance?
I went back to KG3 and flashed the JVR modem without any luck.
Is there a combination I can do ?
Thanks,
Ian

w98seeng said:
I have an I9000M from Bell (Running on Telus) unlocked but not rooted.
I have had non-existent GPS since Kies updated me to KG3. I tried a couple of things but nothing helps.
For the hell of it, I flashed JVR (stock) that I got from samfirmware.com. The GPS was almost instant, showing 9 sats in about 10 seconds.
There is a Swisscom screen that appears when booting, so obviously this ROM is the Swiss version. Is there a problem with me using this Swiss stock ROM on Telus?
Can I go back to KG3 and still flsah something from JVR to get the same great GPS performance?
I went back to KG3 and flashed the JVR modem without any luck.
Is there a combination I can do ?
Thanks,
Ian
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If the Swiss JVR is working for you then use that only issue you may have is some Market apps not being available to you CSC specific ones mainly, if you do run into that problem then you can always try Market enabler or Root Toolbox
I havent been on a Bell ROM since I bought the phone and never had issues with running EU firmwares
Also it seems weird that you being on KG3 with the JVR modem doesnt work, you could try just for ****s and giggles JVR with the KG3 CSC and see if that does anything, if it doesnt one other option would be to use KG3 with the KC1 modem, just do a search on here for CWM modems

DT3CH; said:
If the Swiss JVR is working for you then use that only issue you may have is some Market apps not being available to you CSC specific ones mainly, if you do run into that problem then you can always try Market enabler or Root Toolbox
I havent been on a Bell ROM since I bought the phone and never had issues with running EU firmwares
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Thanks for this. Since the Bell ROM's never did much for me (Or the phone) I have wondered about using EU ROMs (or others) for a long while. I probably will try JVR for a bit and see how it works.
Many Thanks,
Ian

w98seeng said:
Thanks for this. Since the Bell ROM's never did much for me (Or the phone) I have wondered about using EU ROMs (or others) for a long while. I probably will try JVR for a bit and see how it works.
Many Thanks,
Ian
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you can flash jvr (pda) with kg3 (modem) and kg3 (csc) that way you get the gps, the 850 band and the correct csc stuff

If I have KG3 already installed, (All 3 portions), will just installing the JVR PDA portion work keeping the KG3 modem and KG3 CSC intact?
Or do I have to do it the other way around?

w98seeng said:
Thanks for this. Since the Bell ROM's never did much for me (Or the phone) I have wondered about using EU ROMs (or others) for a long while. I probably will try JVR for a bit and see how it works.
Many Thanks,
Ian
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No prob, if you dont like the standard Bell ROM, you could always try out different custom ROMs too, GB and CM ones
greeced said:
If I have KG3 already installed, (All 3 portions), will just installing the JVR PDA portion work keeping the KG3 modem and KG3 CSC intact?
Or do I have to do it the other way around?
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That should work, if you experience any problems like a boot loop (unlikely)
Just do as stated above by shedden, flash JVR PDA, KG3 modem and CSC

FYI if you do NOT use Bell's CSC it WON'T re-install the bell bloatware

dlockhart said:
FYI if you do NOT use Bell's CSC it WON'T re-install the bell bloatware
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I don't really care about Bell's Bloatware.. my whole thing is being able to download from the market as I usually did.
For instance.. When I tried JVR before KG3 was out, I couldn't download "Bell Self Serve" from the market, says it wasn't available.
I wonder if those of you who have done the JVR PDA / KG3 Modem / KG3 CSC Can actually download that piece of software, or will it still not allow you to.

lgsshedden said:
you can flash jvr (pda) with kg3 (modem) and kg3 (csc) that way you get the gps, the 850 band and the correct csc stuff
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Would you have seperate links to those 3 files ?

They are posted in the thread by ramad use the stock odex ones.
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[Q] i9000m CWM flash KC1 or KG3 baseband/modem ?

I'm a dev and I've spent 2 hours reading and trying...
Can I flash KC1 or KG3 from ClockworkMod 4 or 5 ? I'm on Linux and I avoid ODIN if at all possible.
I flash back and forth between CM7 nightlies and various MIUI ROMs. I need my SIM to work for s/w testing, for data and voice.
This i9000m phone is pretty new, was a Virgin Mobile model (pretty much Bell) and I use a SIM from an MVNO of Bell. (President's Choice.) With the stock ROM this worked without unlocking.
I tried some ZIP files for these basebands, meant for CWM3. I also tried replacing the modem.bin in the latest CM7 nightly. Nothing I do makes Settings -> About show a baseband other than "I9000XXJVK".
When I do a search for networks, it eventually shows me: 302610, 30220 and "CAN Rogers Wireless Inc." and I have emergency service I believe.
At the dial keypad I can't make "*#1234#" or "*#0011#" do anything.
Thanks !

No thoughts ?
I managed to get KC1 and KG3 loaded fine when installed along with Darky ROM using heimdall.
But when I install CM nightly, it overwrites the modem.bin.
And when I then use heimdall to flash the KC1 or KG3, CM says "Baseband version Unknown".
Same when I flash a modified CM zip with a new updater.sh and a removed modem.bin over Darky.
EDIT: Solved. I guess I need CM7/MIUI specific modems from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158783

You're right buddy, that's exactly what i was going to say after reading your post.
Sent from my GT-I9000

SiCRider said:
You're right buddy, that's exactly what i was going to say after reading your post.
Sent from my GT-I9000
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Well, thanks...
Now if I can just figure out how to enable the "SIM Toolkit" app...

Modem for CM9?

Please teach me about modems.
I'm on CM9 nightlies but my modem seems to be an old one from the Gingerbread days (XXJVK). Data reception is often poor so I'd like to try a newer modem.
How do I choose a newer/better modem? I'm thinking of just flashing a UK one from the latest official stock Gingerbread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804682) to see if its any better.
I've not been able to find clear information or instructions about which modems are compatible with CM9 or how to flash them.
How can I backup/restore my current modem? Nandroid backup, or is there a quicker way that just backs up the modem?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

RowanDDR said:
How can I backup/restore my current modem? Nandroid backup, or is there a quicker way that just backs up the modem?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
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Just note down the details of your baseband and firmware in about phone, that will be good enough to get back to it, if ever you want it by flashing them again, by downloading them again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
Go here and download the modem for your location and flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158783

xsenman said:
Just note down the details of your baseband and firmware in about phone, that will be good enough to get back to it, if ever you want it by flashing them again, by downloading them again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
Go here and download the modem for your location and flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158783
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Thanks for the advice but this raises further questions. Which of the modems in that thread is the newest/best, which is for "my region" (I am in London), and are they CM9 compatible (they all say CM7 in the filename).
Odin must be used to flash a modem? I thought it can be done from recovery?

RowanDDR said:
Thanks for the advice but this raises further questions. Which of the modems in that thread is the newest/best, which is for "my region" (I am in London), and are they CM9 compatible (they all say CM7 in the filename).
Odin must be used to flash a modem? I thought it can be done from recovery?
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read the header, its good for CM 7 and CM 9, only you need to identify the modem by the last three alphabets, which can be same as the ROM/modem you are using or you can compare with the firmware list for Europe modems to select
these (CM7/CM 9 modems) are .zip files so you can just use update.zip from SD card but original gingerbread modems are in .tar format and has to be flashed with odin

OK, I'm still a bit unclear. How can I return to XXJVK after flasing? this one? radio-cm-7-GalaxyS-JVK-signed.zip
Three alphabet letters same as my rom/modem? Well my rom is CM9 nightly so no 3 alpha characters there. My modem is JVK but the JVK isnt a reference to my country, thats the XX bit? And XX 2 characters is not anywhere in these modem filenames. If I flash from JVK modem to JVK modem what have I achieved, nothing?

RowanDDR said:
OK, I'm still a bit unclear. How can I return to XXJVK after flasing? this one? radio-cm-7-GalaxyS-JVK-signed.zip
Three alphabet letters same as my rom/modem? Well my rom is CM9 nightly so no 3 alpha characters there. My modem is JVK but the JVK isnt a reference to my country, thats the XX bit? And XX 2 characters is not anywhere in these modem filenames. If I flash from JVK modem to JVK modem what have I achieved, nothing?
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just PM Siky-dude mate, to find out what is the best modem for UK, since he is also in the UK